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Chinon Data Back 3 User manual
User manual for Chinon Data Back 3. 28 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Chinon
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- Chinon Data Back 3
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- User manual
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- English
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- 28
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Changing the order ofNOMENCLATURE
year/month/day
SPECIFICATIONS
INPUTTING AND CORRECTING
DATAINSTALLING THE BATTERIES
DELETING DATA
ATTACHING TO THE CAMERA
DATA IMPRINTING
FILM SPEED SETTING
INTERVAL TIMER SETTING
DATA IMPRINT POSITION IN THE
INTERVAL PHOTOGRAPHYPICTURE
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
4. MEMORY key
NOMENCLATURE:
5. SELECT keyView original page 2Page 3 · Read text
1. Film type window 6. UP key 2. LCD window 7. DOWN key 3. MODE key 8 Camera back hinge release 9. Battery cover 10. Signal contacts 11. Film pressure plate 12. Imprint slotView original page 3
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SPECIFICATIONS: TYPE: Digital data imprinting unit with LCD (Liquid Crystal display) for CHINON CP-7m SLR cameras, interchangeable with CP-7m back cover. DATA IMPRINTING: Data will be imprinted simultaneously with the shutter release of the CP-7m. Data is imprinted from the back side of the camera. FILM SPEED SETTING: Film speed is automatically adjusted according to the ISO setting in the CP-7m body. Two-step switch over at ISO 100 - 320 and ISO 400-1600. NUMBER OF IMPRINTING CHARACTERS: Up to 10 alpha/numeric characters including (Heart), & : < + - * / ' . ! ? IMPRINTING MODES: 1. date and data 2. time and data 3. data 4. date and time 5. no data 6. interval operation control FIVE FUNCTION KEYS: MODE, MEMORY, SELECT, UP and DOWN keys. LCD DISPLAY PANEL: Built-in for data readout. INTERVAL TIMER MODES: 1. Shutter release for a specific date and time can be set. 2. Shutter release for interval time sequences can be set from 1 second up to 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds. 3. Shutter opening in Bulb time mode can be set from 1 second up to 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds. 4. Sequence settings can be set for up to 99 exposures. DATA MEMORY: Can memorize 5 different data with up to 10 characters with each MEMO. BATTERY CHECK: Weak batteries will be indicated via flashing LCD readout. CHECK TIME ERROR: Within +30 seconds monthly. POWER SOURCE: 2 pcs lithium batteries (CR-1/3N). BATTERY LIFE: Approximately three years. SIZE: 134.3(W) x 58.9(H) x 14.6(D) mm (5.29" x 2.32 x 0.57") WEIGHT: 83 9 (2.9 oz) without battery.View original page 4
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1. Pull out the insulation sheet in the direction of
the arrow to switch on power from the already
placed batteries.
2. "86-1-1" will appear in the LCD window.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
NOTE:
1. Even though some broken
characters might appear instead of
"86 - 1 - 1", it is in the normal
operation as well.
2. When the LCD panel blinks
continuously, the batteries should be
replaced immediately as they are too
weak to operate the INFO BACK-
3 properly.View original page 6Page 9 · Read text
FILM SPEED SETTING
1. When using DX-coded film, the
film speed is automatically set by
the camera body and
the appropriate imprinting
brightness is adjusted
automatically as well.
2. When using non-DX film faster
than ISO 400, it is suggested that
only the "no data" mode be
utilized.
NOTE:
1. When using specialized film such as infrared, it is also suggested to use the "no data" mode.
2. When using film with other than ISO 100-1600, the imprinted data may be faint or blurry.
It is also suggested to use the "no data" mode.View original page 9Page 11 · Read text
SETTING THE DATE AND
TIME
1. Press the MODE key to select the imprinting
mode of date and time.
2. Press the MEMORY key and, a
character position will begin to blink.
3. By pressing the SELECT key, the
correctable number changes from
"minute" to "hour",
then "year", "month" and "day", in
order.
4. Set the desired number by pressing
the (up arrow) or (down arrow) key.
When the 'minute' is set, it starts
counting from 00 seconds of the selected
minute.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
5. By pressing the MEMORY key, blinking will stop and PRINT will be indicated. The INFO BACK-3 is now ready to imprint date and time data.View original page 12
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Changing the order of
year/month/day
1. Press the MODE key to select the
imprinting mode of date and data.
2. Press the (up arrow) key for two
seconds. Positioning of the year/month/day
will change
to day/month/year and month/ day/year,
in order.View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
NOTE:
Changing the order is not possible when in
the date-and-time mode.
Changing to and from the 12 and 24 hour
timing modes
1. Press the MODE key to select the
imprinting mode of time and data.
2. Press the ~ key for two seconds.
Time will be indicated b, the 12 hour
system.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
NOTE:
This operation is not possible when in the date-
and-time mode.
INPUTTING AND
CORRECTING DATA
1. Press the MODE key to select the
imprinting mode of date/ data, time/data or
data to input data.
If data is already stored, it will appear on
the LCD panel. If no data is in memory, no
read out will appear.
2. Five data memories of up to 10
characters including space can be input into
memory.
Press the SELECT key and choose from
MEMO 1 to MEMO 5.
The stored data if any will appear right
after the MEMO number is shown.
3. Press the MEMORY key and "_" will
blink, indicating data can be put where the
"_" blinks.
If there is already data stored, "_" will
blink over the position where the new
character can be inserted.View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
4. Press the (up arrow) or (down arrow) key to select the desired character. You can choose from A to Z. (heart) to ?, 0-9 and vice versa. Characters available for input (in order): A B C D E F G H l J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z (Heart), & : < > + - * / ' . ! ? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Blank (no data) 5. Press the SELECT key, the data input indication "_" (blinking) will move forward by one space each time SELECT the key is pressed. Select desired data by the (up arrow) or (down arrow) key.View original page 16
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6. Repeat procedure #5 above. Up to 10 characters can be input. 7. By pressing the MEMORY key, the blinking will stop and "I" will be displayed. The INFO BACK-3 is now ready to imprint data.View original page 17
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DELETING DATA
When you want to delete the data stored in the
specific MEMO number, follow these steps:
1. Press the MODE key to recall the data
indication mode.
2. Press the SELECT key to choose the specific
MEMO number that you wish to delete.
The stored data will appear right after the
MEMO number is shown.
3. Press the MEMORY key.
4. Then press both (up arrow) and (down arrow)
keys at the same time to delete the data.View original page 18Page 19 · Read text
DATA IMPRINTING
1. Press the MODE key to select the desired
imprinting mode. " date and data" - " time and
data" - "data and date" and "time - no data"
2. Depress the camera's shutter release button to
take a photograph.
The selected data will be automatically
imprinted, PRINT will blink on the LCD panel for
2 seconds
to confirm the imprinting. NOTE: 1. If the
imprinting area is yellow or white in coloration,
the data imprint may not appear clearly.
3. If you do not intend to imprint any data on the
film, press the MODE key to display "no data".View original page 19Page 20 · Read text
INTERVAL TIMER SETTING
When using the interval timer mode, the starting
date, starting time, interval time, the number of
pictures to be taken and long release time can be
set.
1. Press the MODE key to recall any mode.
2. Press again the MODE key for 2 seconds or more
to display "INTERVAL". Setting the Start Date
3. Press the SELECT key to display "START
DATE".
4. Press the MEMORY key and the number input
area will blink.
Press the SELECT key to select date and month.
Press the (up arrow) or (down arrow) key to
set the starting date for the interval timer
operation.
5. Press the MEMORY key again. The blinking will
stop and the starting date will be in the memory.
NOTE: This operation is limited to the life of the
camera's battery system. The starting date must be
set within a month's duration when using a fresh set
of either "M" batteries or a 2CR5 type lithium
battery in the camera body.View original page 20Page 21 · Read text
Setting the Start Time
6. Press the SELECT key to display "START
TIME".
7. Press the MEMORY key and then press the
SELECT key to select the hour and minute.
Press the (up arrow) or (down arrow) key to set
the starting time for interval timer operation.
8. Press the MEMORY key to place the starting
time into the memory.View original page 21Page 22 · Read text
Setting the Interval Time
9. Press the SELECT key to display "INT TIME".
10. Press the MEMORY key and then press the SELECT key to select the correct hour, minute or
second between exposure. Press the (up arrow) or (down arrow) key to select the desired interval time.
11. Press the MEMORY key to place the selected interval time into the memory.
NOTE: The shutter release for interval time sequences can be set from 1 second up
to 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds between exposures.View original page 22Page 24 · Read text
Set the camera's exposure mode to the "B" (bulb)
position.
15. Press the SELECT key to display "RE
TIME".
16. Press the MEMORY key and then
press the SELECT key to set the desired
shutter
duration: hours, minutes and seconds.
Press the (up arrow) or (down arrow)
key to select the desired exposure time.
17. Press the MEMORY key to place the
exposure time into memory.
NOTE: 1. The shutter opening in the bulb mode
can be set from 1 second up to 99 hours 59
minutes and 59 seconds.
2. The bulb setting duration is limited to
the condition of the camera's power source.
3. When using the interval time operation
in camera modes other than "B" (bulb)
mode, the "RE TIME" must be set to
"0:00 00".
4. The exposure time in "RE TIME" mode
must be shorter in duration than the
interval time
setting or the operation will not start.View original page 24Page 26 · Read text
NOTE:
1) When setting the INFO BACK 3 for the long-exposure mode ("RE TIME"), set the camera's
mode to the "B" (bulb) position.
2) When the self-timer or long exposure time is set by using the controls on the camera's body,
the INFO BACK-3's interval time functions will not operate.
4. Compose and focus the subject. A tripod or other steadying device is recommended.
5. Press both the (up arrow) and (down arrow) keys simultaneously to start the interval timer
operation INT will be displayed.
When data is imprinted, PRINT will blink on the LCD panel for 2 seconds.
NOTE:
1) To cancel the interval timer sequence, press both the ~ and ~ keys at the same time.
2) Do not set "RE TIME" in modes other than the Bulb mode.
3) Do not set "RE TIME" (long exposure time) longer than the "INT TIME" (interval time).View original page 26From the M. Butkus archive. Original publisher and archive notices are retained.
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